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It has been a year none of us will soon forget. However, it’s also an opportunity for those interested in leadership development to hone their skills. Many times this year, I told my team that they needed to rise. If nothing else, this year demonstrated to managers that tough conversations have to happen with their... READ MORE

I think everyone could agree that this isn’t an easy year. However, despite the hardships, there’s something to remember. You could always be a better version of yourself. For instance, in my work with our social enterprise, it was touch and go for a bit. Nevertheless, with determined focus and a little luck created, we... READ MORE

Take a guess what’s happening to many of us in an on-demand world. Do you have the answer yet? If you said to yourself that we’re less patient as a society, you would be correct. Unfortunately, when we have everything “now” and “on demand,” we quickly start to believe that everything has to be that... READ MORE

My recent article was about why Amazon lockers have changed the business climate. And, as I said then, this is an opportunity for all business, yes, even small ones to get creative. In fact, you can host a locker, and I’ll tell you how a little further down in this article. Today I wanted to... READ MORE

Recently, for our logistics company, we had another example of the ease of the modern era. We’re in Florida, and our driver was picking up a load in California. He ran out of bolt seals, which serve as padlocks. In another time, this would have been a problem. Meaning, he would have to figure out... READ MORE

What is creativity in business, and does it matter? You’re about to learn how important creativity is for your business success. A former architect described to me a creativity exercise. It’s one he had to take when he was an undergraduate. But, even though it’s an old school challenge, it exemplifies creativity. So, try this... READ MORE

Leadership is something that entrepreneurs and managers have to develop continually. Perhaps some people are born with qualities that can make them natural influencers. But, most people have to build leadership skills to have their teams follow them. If you’re a manager or business owner, the chances are that you’ve probably sat at a meeting... READ MORE

The turnover rate for your business may be high. And, you don’t need to be the owner to understand it’s bad for business. First, it takes resources to go through the recruitment process. As a result, that drives up costs. Second, for those people who remain, it hurts morale, which impacts productivity. Further, the return... READ MORE

How to quit your job doesn’t have to be something that should bring you even more stress. Let’s face it; many people hate the sound of the alarm every working day. As a result, it provides them with dread and even makes them sick. For example, maybe they have a boss that is beyond difficult.... READ MORE

Instagram marketing is one of the most important activities for any business. Our team spends every working day developing strategy, planning, and executing our multiple marketing approaches for our brands. Of course, a lot of it includes the use of Instagram. In short, Instagram is a crucial marketing platform because if you master it, you... READ MORE